The enchanting medieval town, which allegedly was conserved in the 15th century, completely forgetting about such achievements of civilization as skyscrapers, autobahns and shopping malls - is, of course, Bruges . Only in its historical center, through which the Swans swim gracefully and gracefully , you can forget that the 21st century is in the yard, there are "instagrams", "facebook" and "twitter", and the world chokes in the flow of information and news . In Bruges, however, nothing has changed for centuries . Still the same gingerbreads look like its houses, temples and chapels on-n always inspire awe and respect with their strict and solemn appearance, and the market square, like in the old days, is filled with customers, snacks and eye-riders. .
The only thing that somewhat beats such a quiet nature of the city is tourists. In order to have as few points of contact with them as possible, it is better to avoid Bruges in the summer months, especially on weekends, and at Christmas.
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How to get to Bruges
Get in Bruges can be reached via Brussels International Airport. Then - by train. The city stands on the Ghent-Ostend railway line and has good communication with other European cities. For example, from Paris you can get here for 2, 5 hours with a transfer in Brussels. From Amsterdam - for 4 hours, also through Brussels or Antwerp.
Zh. The Bruges railway station is 1, 5 km south of the city center. The train arrives from Brussels (12 EUR, on the way 1 hour) and Ghent (6-7 EUR, 20 minutes) every half hour. Every hour - from Antwerp (13 EUR, 70 minutes), De Panne (8 EUR, 1 hour, change to Lichtervelde), Knokke (4 EUR, 15 minutes), Kortrijk (7 EUR, 40 minutes), Ostend (5 EUR, 15 minutes) and Zeebrugge (3 EUR, 10 minutes)
From Brussels airport every half hour the train departs to Bruges. Travel time is an hour and a half. The ticket price for the first class is 13 EUR
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Weather
By the weather standards of Belgium, Bruges has a bad reputation. In comparison with other cities in Western Europe, such as London or Paris, Bruges is colder. In July and August, the maximum temperature reaches +21 ° C, after October it falls fairly quickly and becomes cold. Even in the summer you should always be ready for the rain
Transport
A small network of bus routes of the company De Lijn covers practically the entire city and its surroundings. Most of the routes stop at De Lijn's information office in front of the railway station and in the city center: 't Zand, Markt, Wollestraat and Biekorf on Kuipersstraat. From the station to the center there are buses 1, 3, 4, 11, 13, 14 and 16.
The fare 1, 2 EUR at the kiosk or vending machines at stops and 2 EUR from the driver, there is also a day pass - 5 EUR (6 from the driver) and travel lijnkaart for 10 trips - 8/10 EUR. You can buy tweerittenkaart (two trips), the cost of such a ticket is 2 EUR, it can pass 2 passengers one way, or one person is used twice - for two trips. Buses run from 5.30am to 11pm, on Fridays and Saturdays there are night buses between the center, the surroundings and Damme until 2am.
Taxi stands can be found on Markt Square or at the railway station, or by calling: 050 33 44 44 and 050 38 46 60.
Parking places
The medieval city, riddled with quaint lines of canals - is far from the best place for four-wheelers. There are several large parking lots near the center, however it is much cheaper to leave your car on the periphery. The best parking is near the railway station, cost 0.50 EUR per hour and only 2, 5 EUR for 24 hours. In addition, drivers and all passengers are given a ticket for travel by public transport to the city center and back.
Shopping and shopping
The main shopping avenues of the city are between the Markt square and the old city quarters - Steenstraat, Simon Stevinplein, Mariastraat, Zuidzandstraat, St.-Jakobsstraat, St.-Amandsstraat, Geldmuntstraat, Noordzandstraat, Smedenstraat, Vlamingstraat, Philipstockstraat, Academiestraat, Hoogstraat, Langestraat, Smedenstraat, Katelijnestraat, Gentpoortstraat. It is also worth a look at the colorful fish markets along Dijver, which are open every sat and sun from 10 am to 6 pm.
Shops of chocolate - the main attraction for tourists in Bruges. It is worth a look at Stef's on the street Breidelstraat (between Markt and Burg), Chocolatier Van Oost on Wollestraat, Dumon at 11 Simon Stevinplein; 6 Eiermarkt and 6 Walstraat.
Kitchen and restaurants
To find a restaurant or a pub you can almost everywhere, you should only take into account that the closer to the Markt and Burg areas - the more expensive the dinner will be. It is inexpensive to have a snack in the traditional "frikatenah" - kiosks, where they sell bags with the beloved Benelux French fries.
Many gourmet restaurants and popular pubs do not open before 6 pm. For example, De Drie Zintuigen on Westmeers 29 (the price of the dish is from 30 euros). You can look at the brewery - the museum De Halve Maan (Walplein 26). In addition to the opportunity to taste quality Belgian beer, tourists can learn all about the process of making this amber drink during a 45-minute excursion (6 EUR with a tasting).
Hidden in the back of the pub, De Garre (1, De Garre) offers 100 varieties of Belgian beer, and also brews its own strong Triple de Garre 11%. Pub t Brugs Beertje (Kemelstraat street) is very popular with tourists - thanks to a good selection of beer and a cheerful atmosphere. Much less fellow on vacation with cameras at the ready can be found in the tavern Vlissinghe (street Blekerstrat, on the way to the Jerusalem church). In addition, it is one of the oldest drinking establishments in the city, which dates back to 1515.
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions in Bruges
The Grote Markt square and the majestic bell tower on it, which gained special fame after the film "Bottom at the bottom in Bruges", is the main attraction of tourists. Feel yourself Colin Farrell, climbing the medieval tower, you can from Tues to Sun from 9:30 to 17:00. Tourists will be led by 366 steps (83 meters) and 8 EUR (6 EUR with a map of Brugge City).
Gothic basilica Heilige Bloed (Holy Blood) on Burg 10 - one of the most beautiful in the whole city. It is worth to come here as early as possible, in the morning, while the rest of the tourists are still asleep or slowly eating up their breakfast - to enjoy the amazing architecture, silence and holiness of this place. And do not forget to look into the nearby chapel in the "heavy" Romanesque style - a stunning contrast to the airy Gothic of the basilica.
Another temple deserving the closest attention is the Jerusalem church, which is located in a fairly quiet area of the city. The tomb of black marble, Gothic stained glass windows and graceful chapel are its main virtues. The entrance ticket includes a visit to the Museum of Lacework in the former house of the Adorno brothers (who were the founders of the church), where you can see girls dressed in national costumes skillfully weaving magnificent and delicate works of art.
Another interesting museum is Groninge (Dijver 12, opening hours: 9: 30-17: 00) or the Museum of Fine Arts, which owns an extensive collection of paintings of the 14-20 centuries. Particular pride - the department dedicated to artists - immigrants from Bruges. Entrance 8 EUR, 6 EUR for owners of Brugge City Card (audio guide is included).
Attractions in Bruges can be listed for a long time. The most significant of them, perhaps, is the Hans Memling Museum, the large pedestrian square of Zand, the Cathedral of St. Salvator, the Gothic Church of Our Lady, the Church of St. James and St. Walpurgia, St. Anne and St. Gilles, the Jerusalem Church. Minnivoter, a very beautiful artificial lake, around which a cozy park is divided.
The unique objects of the historical heritage also include the mill of St. Janus (still working), 80 bridges over picturesque canals and more than two thousand other sights of the city, including the Grüthuse palace, the Gothic Ensemble of the Cloth rows, the ancient city gates of Ezelpoort, Gentpoort and Smedenpoort, City Hall, Basilica Saint-Saint in Burg Square and much more.
Museums of Bruges
The story of the Bruges museums would be incomplete, without these three unique "pearls": the Museum of Chocolate, Diamonds and Fries .The first is on Wijnzakstraat 2, near Sint-Jansplein Square, and is waiting for its visitors every day from 10 am to 5 pm .In addition to enjoying the eyes, you can also enjoy your belly - an entrance ticket worth 7 EUR includes the tasting of the best Belgian chocolate .The Museum of Diamonds attracts a unique master class: every day at 12:15 here before the eyes of the public they tell and show how to grind diamonds (in the hands to hold, however, they will not give) .Address: Katelijnestraat 43, entrance 6 EUR, students 3 EUR .And, finally, the only museum in the world of French fries (and chips) .In a nice building on Vlamingstraat (opposite Academiestraat) you can find out everything about the journey of potatoes from South America to Europe, about its becoming from the usual "round" - to the garnish we love .And yes, without tasting here, too, will not do: a potato is cooked by a cook who in due time appeased the royal family with this delicacy .
Leisure
The best entertainment in Bruges is boating. Exciting excursions will acquaint you with the history of the city and show places that can not be reached in any other way. The cost is ~ 7 EUR, the student - 4 EUR.
Another option is a bike trip. To rent a bicycle, as a rule, you need a deposit of 100 EUR, and you can take it in almost every hotel. The cost is ~ 5 EUR for two hours.
Brugge City Card
Brugge City Card is a convenient way to save around 200 EUR. Such a card allows tourists to visit free of charge the 23 best museums and sights of the city. In addition, tourists will receive a free city guide (in English, German, Spanish), a cruise on the channel (from March 1 to November 15), a 25% discount on city events (concerts, theater, cinema), parking and renting bicycles, 50% discount for a three-day bus ride on De Lijn buses, and much more.
The cost of the Brugge City Card is 48 EUR for 34 hours (31 EUR for those under 26 years old), for 72 hours - 39 EUR (36 for young people). Photos Bruges (62)